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Robert Kimbrough wants to set the historical record straight.

For decades, his father — the late Mississippi blues musician David “Junior” Kimbrough — has been celebrated as a towering figure of North Mississippi Hill Country blues. His locked-in rhythms and late-night juke joint sets helped define a sound that drew listeners from around the world to a converted chu...


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The latest single from Austin-based jazz/Americana trio Cento Threeo, premiering exclusively on American Blues Scene, began as a guitar-and-vocal demo tucked away on bandleader Don Cento’s phone. What started as a rough sketch with unfinished lyrics eventually took a different form, resurfacing as an instrumental.

Instead o...


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Since his passing on June 6, 2019, the estate of Dr. John has released archival and live recordings encompassing studio albums, festival performances, and early singles, keeping his enduring work in ongoing circulation.

Among these releases is Things Happen That Way (2022), his final studio album, released via Rounder Records and featuring ...


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Pain may seem to be an unusual subject to explore musically, but Scottie Miller sees it differently. He recalled how a close friend and mentor/guru inspired him to record his new album, Hello Pain.

“I came to him with some health issues,” Scottie related. “I had a nerve injury in my neck. My right arm was out of commission. It could have b...


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The Delta Blues Museum is marking the June birthday of Howlin’ Wolf with a series of online and on-site highlights focused on his life and work, alongside educational resources and programming tied to his legacy.

Born Chester Arthur Burnett on June 10, 1910, Howlin’ Wolf’s recordings continue to surface in contemporary culture, including the Oscar-winning film S...


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